Field Service Engineer

5 days ago

Gatwick Airport West Sussex, United Kingdom Smiths Detection Full time

Job Title: Field Service Engineer

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to join our team at Smiths Detection. As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, servicing, installing, and repairing Trace and X-Ray equipment at customer sites.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Meet daily service repair needs and drive customer satisfaction
  • Install, repair, and maintain Trace and X-Ray equipment in the field; provide customer training as needed
  • Document all inspections, maintenance, and repair work promptly
  • Manage repair parts cycle time, order, install, and return parts efficiently
  • Review logs for open issues, prepare formal reports to customers
  • Maintain and calibrate tools and test equipment
  • Provide technical support to customers and peers
  • Participate in site surveys, pilot programs, special projects, and meetings
  • Establish and maintain close relationships with senior FSEs and Product Managers
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies

Requirements:

  • Level 3 Engineering qualification (electrical, electronic, mechanical) or equivalent work experience
  • Proficiency in reading electrical/mechanical schematics
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and experience in field repair of electrical and electronic systems
  • Computer literacy; MS Office Suite proficiency and aptitude for learning specialized software
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong customer service orientation and ability to handle stressful situations
  • Self-motivated, reliable, and accountable individual
  • Willingness to travel at short notice
  • Manual handling ability

About Smiths Detection:

At Smiths Detection, we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs and touch the lives of millions of people every day.

We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity, and supporting new homes.

We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics.

We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. We have several employee-led Employee Resources Groups (women@work, Black Employees Network, Veterans, Pride Network) providing support, enhancing career development, and contributing to personal development in the work environment and beyond.

Important Note:

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website ()or LinkedIn.

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